Igreja Matriz de Fronteira / Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Atalaia
The church is due to King Sebastião who, by charter of 1571, ordered it to be built. It is a temple with a tripartite facade, with a galilee opening in the central body. The lateral bodies are made up of imposing bell towers. Interior of three naves with round arcades and stone pilasters. The Baroque carved altars, the Estremoz marble altarpiece and Mannerist paintings from the end of the 16th century deserve special attention.
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Monuments near Igreja Matriz de Fronteira / Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Atalaia
Pelourinho de Fronteira
Rebuilt on the 20th century in accordance to its primitive form, this is a pillory with octagonal base and shaft. From the middle of the shaft upwards, the col…
Cadeia Comarcã de Fronteira
Civil prison architecture building that currently serves as a headquarters for the Republican National Guard.
Centro Cultural de Fronteira
Building with contemporary architecture and Baroque and Rococo. Was once a House of Alentejo and now housing adapted to the cultural center. Some of the decora…
Edifício do Tribunal da Comarca de Fronteira
Judicial architecture building, dating from the 20th century.
Fonte de São João
18th century source which features Baroque-style revival, through central Crest and frowns in Bamford. The tiles are of the 20th century.
